New Update Features Iconic Fighters KYO KUSANAGI and MAI SHIRANUI as Playable Heroes

LOS ANGELES – May 2, 2024 –  Netmarble, a renowned developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games led by Young-sig Kwon and Byung Gyu Kim, has released a new update for SEVEN KNIGHTS IDLE ADVENTURE in collaboration with THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98. This latest update features brand-new heroes and several limited-time events to help players obtain these new crossover heroes.

As part of the update, KYO KUSANAGI and MAI SHIRANUI from THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 have been added as playable heroes. KYO KUSANAGI is a melee type Legendary hero who has an active skill that increases his critical hit rate as he deals damage to enemies.  Damage is amplified if the target is burned during a critical hit KYO while increasing his allies’ attack points. MAI SHIRANUI is another melee type Legendary hero who decreases the Evasion stat of multiple enemies and grants the Burn debuff. Her active skill increases her critical hit rate when dealing damage to her enemies. Players will have the opportunity to obtain MAI SHIRANUI through THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 Collab Challenger Pass through May 29.

To celebrate this collaboration with THE KING OF FIGHTERS ‘98, SEVEN KNIGHTS IDLE ADVENTURE will feature multiple events available through May 29:

• THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 Collab Special Rate Up Event: Players have a higher chance to summon THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 Collab Heroes.
• THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 Collab Special Check-in Event: Acquire the Collab Heroes by simply logging into the game during the event period. Checking in on Day 1 provides players with MAI SHIRANUI and on Day 4 with KYO KUSANAGI. Collab Hero Selection Tickets will be offered for players who log in on Day 7, 10, and 14.

Starting today, players can experience additional new content, including the introduction of Stages 14,401 to 15,200 and the debut of the new Legendary Hero Iris.

Based on their flagship franchise and the successor to the original Seven Knights game, SEVEN KNIGHTS IDLE ADVENTURE has been reimagined as an idle RPG. Developed with low capacity and low specification devices in mind with a guiding principle of easy playability, players will experience an expanded storyline with previously untold episodes of the original Seven Knights heroes. Collect and nurture returning fan-favorites who have been reborn as cute SD characters.

As an official continuation of Seven Knights, a game enjoyed by 60 million players globally, SEVEN KNIGHTS IDLE ADVENTURE will be an exciting addition for fans looking to learn more and interact with their favorite heroes with a low time investment.

For more information on SEVEN KNIGHTS IDLE ADVENTURE, please be sure to stay tuned to the official brand website for future updates. The game will continue to introduce many more heroes and modes in the coming months.

About THE KING OF FIGHTERS ‘98

THE KING OF FIGHTERS ‘98is often praised by the fans as the best installment in the ‘KOF’ series, SNK’s most popular fighting game franchise. THE KING OF FIGHTERS ‘98 has been receiving strong support among fans for more than 25 years since its debut in arcades.

About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, The King of Fighters ALLSTAR, and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

Zen’s Pinball M receives its most brutal DLC to date adding to an already haunting collection

SAN FRANCISCO – May 2, 2024 – Put on the mask and rev the chainsaw – Leatherface returns to slaughter in pinball form with Texas Chainsaw Massacre Pinball, coming to Pinball M on June 6! Aim your shots and use all your skills to take out your victims in one of the most brutal pinball tables ever created.

Play as Leatherface and terrorize new arrivals who dare come into your town. Following the harrowing events of the hit 2022 film, you can rev the chainsaw and have a bloodbath on the bus, or sneak up on your unsuspecting victims by shooting the correct targets. Maim and massacre all survivors and reach the Wizard Mode – let no one escape!

“The brutal and unnerving legacy of Leatherface comes to life once again in pinball form,” said Mel Kirk, COO of Zen Studios. “Designer Zoltan Vari did not hold back at all. Players can expect a brutal, bloody, and maniacal table worthy of joining Pinball M.”

Texas Chainsaw Massacre Pinball will stalk Pinball M starting June 6 for Windows PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

For more information and updates, visit zenstudios.com.

About Zen Studios

Zen Studios is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for all major digital game platforms. Recognized as one of the premier gaming studios in the world, Zen has worked with some of the most iconic entertainment studios, including Lucasfilm, Marvel Entertainment, NBC Universal, and FOX Digital Entertainment.

Zen’s Pinball FX franchise has defined video game pinball excellence since 2007, and critically acclaimed titles like Circus Electrique and Operencia: The Stolen Sun have proven their devotion to creating captivating RPGs. Zen Studios joined the Embracer Group in November 2020. For more information on Zen’s library of titles, visit zenstudios.com.

About Legendary Entertainment

Legendary Entertainment is a leading media company with film (Legendary Pictures), television and digital (Legendary Television and Digital Media) and comics (Legendary Comics) divisions dedicated to owning, producing and delivering content to worldwide audiences. Legendary has built a library of marquee media properties and has established itself as a trusted brand which consistently delivers high-quality, commercial entertainment including some of the world’s most popular intellectual property. In aggregate, Legendary Pictures-associated productions have realized grosses of nearly $20 billion worldwide at the box office. To learn more visit: www.legendary.com.

About Embracer Group

Embracer Group is a global Group of creative and entrepreneurial businesses in PC, console, mobile and board games and other related media. The Group has an extensive catalog of over 900 owned or controlled franchises. With its head office based in Karlstad, Sweden, Embracer Group has a global presence through its eleven operative groups: THQ Nordic, PLAION, Coffee Stain, Amplifier Game Invest, DECA Games, Gearbox Entertainment, Easybrain, Asmodee, Dark Horse, Freemode and Crystal Dynamics – Eidos. The Group has 111 internal game development studios and is engaging more than 12,000 employees in more than 40 countries.

Embracer Group’s shares are publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker EMBRAC B.

EXTRACTION IMMINENT. IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED. UNDEAD INC. OUT NOW

Rightsized Games’ debut title welcomes players to start their very own, entirely above board and 100% legal, Endswell Medical franchise on PC today.

Thursday, 2^nd May 2024 – Rightsized Games and Team17 Digital have today launched rogue-like resource management sim Undead Inc. on PC. Stepping into the role of managing director of their very own Endswell Medical franchise, players will be tasked with growing the business, stuffing the coffers, and meeting the demands of an increasingly hungry board of directors, all while keeping their reputation in check, the money flowing, and the bodies buried.

Experimental Viability Test Commencing:

As the public-facing arm of Endswell Medical keeps things running above ground (and above board) its nefarious underbelly is where the real transformative and lucrative magic happens. Players will research and develop bioweapons, questionable pharmaceuticals, and dangerous technology to put up for sale to the highest bidder, all while turning a blind eye to any… situations that may arise.

Of course, eventually the truth will out, and to continue Endswell Medical’s ambitious growth strategy, players will have to uproot their operation, grabbing armfuls of money, equipment, and other unmentionables on the way out – enough to help establish a brand-new corporation in a new location – and start the cycle anew.

Undead Inc. Key Features  

• Research above all: The money won’t make itself, and the most lucrative adventures require a less than ethical path: Deadly bioweapons, questionable pharmaceuticals, illegal technology – nothing is off the table 
• All about the base: Choose from several different biomes to build a base of operations, each with its own opportunities and challenges  
• The end comes for us all: Eventually, the directors’ crimes will catch up with them, so prepare to flee with as much cash, biomass, and research to fund the next Big Pharma in the next town over 
• Management is key to success: Hiring the cheapest labour might sound like a good fit, but ultimately, loose lips sink ships – the right person in the right position can spell the difference between success and a bioweapon on the loose  
• The Director will see you now: Being at the top is tough, and choosing the right director to stand at the helm of the newest Endswell Medical franchise is imperative to success, each on boasts their own special abilities, buffs, and back stories.  

About Rightsized Games 

Established in 2018, and based in Stockholm, Sweden, Rightsized Games’ focus is delivering the best experiences they know. Their debut title, Undead Inc., is currently in development.  

About Team17 Digital

Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of Team17 Group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital has an extensive portfolio of over 120 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Winner of the ‘Publishing Star’ award at the 2023 Develop: Star Awards, Team17 Digital has assembled a portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, DREDGE, and the Overcooked! franchise.

Manage your crew, discover islands and fight enemy pirates to avenge your grandfather in 8-bit glory

Tønsberg, Norway, 2nd May, 2024 – Solo developer Jardar Solli is proud to announce today that the much-awaited Early Access launch of Seablip for PC, Mac and Linux will release on May 17th, as flags are raised for Constitution Day, the national day of Norway. The upcoming open world pirate adventure is slated for full launch in 2025, but soon players can start exploring, building, looting, fishing and much more! Wishlist Seablip on Steam now and download the Seablip soundtrack from Christian Balvig, now available here.

Roam the high seas in a vibrant open world containing a series of islands to discover and enemies to defeat. Drawing inspiration from titles such as Faster Than Light and Sid Meier’s Pirates!, Seablip offers the freedom to explore, build and even fish! Upgrade your ship with extra cannons and inventory space, hire a new crew to aid you in your adventures and gather resources from a range of sources – chopping trees, mining minerals and watering crops as you make use of the tools at your disposal. Engage in a plethora of minigames and activities as you progress, building bases and making use of your trusty fishing rod. Find gold from treasure or earn it by selling your wares, or even take bounties found around the world and enhance your pirate reputation as you get paid.

Following successful funding of the game through Kickstarter and a well received demo released during the Steam Next Fest, solo developer Jardar Solli looks to release Seablip into early access this year, while he perfects the many mechanics present in the title and adds new features to what is already a highly ambitious RPG. 

Embark on your pirate adventure and discover an ominous mystery when Seablip releases into Early Access! 

About Jardar Solli
Following 5 years (more than 10,000 hours) of development on Seablip, including a successful Kickstarter campaign that launched in 2020, self taught coder and solo developer Jardar Solli is edging closer to living his dream in releasing his first title. Seablip will launch on Early Access in 2024, aiming for a full launch in 2025.

About Christian Balvig (Composer)

The 32 year old Dane, Christian Balvig, is known for his work as composer and arranger for an array of bands and ensembles, including Copenhagen Phil, The Royal Danish Orchestra, Det Norske Blåsensemble, Mew, Lowly, Efterklang, Dreamers Circus and When Saints Go Machine just to name a few. His own records “Music For Humans”, “Associated with Water” and “Night Poem” have been critically acclaimed internationally. Christian works seamlessly across different genres and mediums, and has also worked as producer, film scorer and composer on several occasions. Other documentary movies he has scored include “A Word For Human” (composer) by Mauricio Ananda-Gonzales and “Cry Wolf” (composer). Additionally, Christian has organised the Soundvenue Crossover x The Royal Danish Orchestra with artists such as Brimheim, CHINAH and Eee Gee. Christian also organized several of Copenhagen Phil’s “60 minutes” with artists such as Lowly, Blaue Blume, Emma Sehested Høeg and When Saints Go Machine, to name a few. 

Christian has played concerts and festivals all over the world including in Japan, India, Vietnam, Gambia, USA and most of Europe, as pianist and keyboardist.

Celebrate 19 Years of MapleStory with New Class Lynn and Mayple Island Events! 

LOS ANGELES – May 2, 2024 – MapleStory, Nexon’s popular, side-scrolling 2D MMORPG, is excited to kick off its 19th-anniversary celebrations on May 1 with the introduction of a new playable class and events taking place through throughout Mayple Island, a dream world unknown to ordinary people. Ameryl, who has been caring for this dream world, invites all heroes to Mayple Island!

Enjoy a new playable class: Forest Child Lynn! 

Beast Tamer is getting revamped to Forest Child, Lynn with a complete make-over such as new graphics, skill animations and a reworked skill system to improve her gameplay! 

The Forest Child is a human who over innumerable reincarnations over the ages has communicated with the Spirit Guides and Forest Master, Gaia, to help protect the forest. The Forest Child can only awaken by remembering the names of the Spirit Guides. Will you help Lynn awaken and bring about the circulation of the forest’s powers?  

The introduction of Lynn comes with an attendance check event, where Lynn characters Lv.101+ can participate in the event by hunting monsters. Don’t forget to claim the exclusive Lynn themed rewards such as Lynn Outfit and Weapon set, Lotus Petal Mount, Lil Gaia Pet, Great Tree Chair and more during this limited time event! 

Characters Lv. 101+ can take part in the Mayple Island celebratory events with fellow Maplers! 

The anniversary update features jam-packed Mayple Island Events! Join your fellow Maplers and take part in numerous events such as the Mayple’s Heartwarming Dream, Mayple Memoria, Maple Express and more! 

Get started with the Mayple Wish Orb which collects Sparkling Dream Pieces to maintain the dream island of Mayple Island. Fill the Wish Orb with wishes and receive rich gifts by participating in the following missions every day – Mayple Adventure, Mayple Fiesta, and Mayple Challengers.  

Mayple Adventure features Dungeon Blast and Frozen Blast where you team up with other players (cross-world matchmaking available) to earn EXP points. Each player may choose one of the following characters (no overlap): Warrior, Magician, Bowman, Thief. In this nostalgic arcade-style minigame where strategizing with friends using each characters’ playstyle is crucial to defeat the final boss, are you ready for this adventure?   

In Mayple Fiesta, help Mariela bloom Mayple flowers and recover sparkling memories that are important to Mayple Island. Activate the skill and hunt monsters around your level to fill up the gauge and receive EXP and Mayple Leaves which you can use to trade in for enhancement rewards in the event shops. 

Also, participate in different minigames with Maple Challengers! Flana has prepared a variety of minigames for everybody that will change as the weeks go on. Compete for the highest score in Infinity Race by racing against others, try your dance moves in the Club V Dance Party, and more in order to earn Maple Candy that you can trade in for special cosmetic items! 

Experience the magic of the Forest with New Class Lynn during this special anniversary Update and make sure to enjoy lots of fun-filled, exciting events and minigames with your fellow Maplers on the fantastic Mayple Island! 

About MapleStory  

MapleStory is a beloved, 2D side-scrolling online MMORPG known for its distinctive gameplay and unique art style. This iconic game’s popularity has fueled its expansion to the far corners of the globe with several services of MapleStory available to players around the world. In 2005, the Global version of MapleStory launched and has continued to grow and evolve alongside its passionate community of millions of fans. 

About Nexon America Inc.  

Founded in 2005, Nexon America Inc. delivers outstanding free-to-play online game expertise and live game support, taking the strengths of NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) and applying them to uniquely Western audiences. Nexon America has consistently sustained iconic franchises such as MapleStory and Mabinogi for more than a decade, which have gone on to break records and captivate players. With new projects on the horizon, Nexon America maintains the pioneering and innovative spirit of its parent company, employing its player-first approach, while designing the best possible gameplay experiences for the Western market.

Prepare for the ultimate showdown as Dracula awaits in the final chapter of the popular Vampire Action RPG Survival game

Skövde, Sweden – May 2nd, 2024 – Become a Vampire and prepare to immerse yourself in the dark fantasy world of V Rising as Swedish game developer Stunlock Studios unveils the launch trailer for their upcoming full release. Set to hit Steam on May 8th, V Rising beckons players into an expansive open-world adventure, where the thirst for blood intertwines with the art of castle building and adrenaline-fueled action combat.

Returning players can anticipate a wealth of new content to sink their teeth into, while newly turned vampires can enjoy the game in its full glory with seven regions to explore and a total of 57 bosses to conquer. The 1.0 update introduces the Ruins of Mortium, a vast wintry area that was once a thriving bastion of vampire civilization, now shrouded in desolation and haunted by the remnants of Dracula’s cult-like followers. The ultimate confrontation awaits as players delve into the depths of Mortium where they will face off against the ancient tyrant Dracula himself in a showdown of epic proportions.

The highly anticipated full release of V Rising is set to launch on May 8th, promising an unforgettable journey into the realm of vampires and power struggles. The release date for PlayStation 5 is yet to be unveiled. 

New Features Await in V Rising’s Full Release:

• Explore a new deadly endgame zone: The Ruins of Mortium
• Experience dynamic endgame events 
• Fight the monstrous Dracula, a new breed of foe
• Several new V Blood bosses, including the final boss: Dracula himself
• The Legacy of Castlevania event introduces legendary vampire hunter Simon Belmont as a new boss 
• New weapons, A new tier of equipment, and magic improvements
• Improvements to castle building, decor, and storage
• Native, smoothly implemented gamepad support
• Game optimization, visual improvements, and an all-around better experience!

For further details on the 1.0 update, visit: https://playvrising.com/launch-update

More on V Rising:

Survive as a newly awakened vampire in a world ruled by humans and rise to become the next Dracula. Feed on blood to gain new powers, hide from the scorching sun, and engage in real-time PvE and PvP combat set in a dark fantasy realm. Raise your castle and invite friends to join as you explore a vast open world, pillage villages, skirmish with bandits, and delve into the lairs of supernatural beasts. Attack other players’ castles or become a diplomat in a game of blood, power, and betrayal.

V Rising’s May 8th launch will follow its fangtastic Early Access period on PC with more than 4M copies sold and sitting on an impressive 88% positive reviews on Steam. The full, blood-soaked launch sees a confident Stunlock Studios release a game that is highly refined, having built a loyal and enthusiastic community of blood-suckers along the way.

Buy now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1604030/V_Rising/
Wishlist now on the PlayStation store: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10007965

About Stunlock Studios
Stunlock Studios is one of the leading independent Swedish game developers in Skövde, known for vampire survival game V Rising and arena brawler Battlerite. Out now in Early Access, V Rising’s gothic world has already attracted more than 4 million vampiric initiates and Battlerite was one of the most popular free-to-play games on Steam with over 6 million unique players entering the arena. With a passion for multiplayer action games, the studio crafts groundbreaking and community-driven games, always with their players in mind.

Visit: https://www.stunlockstudios.com

Roguelite Tower Defense with a Fantasy Flavor Now Available to the Masses

Bristol,  United Kingdom — May 2, 2024 | The day has come to protect those precious towers from relentless waves of bullheaded baddies in a hostile hexagonal world. The brand new game from indie developer Split Second Games and publisher Yogscast Games, Hexguardian is out now on Steam! 

Taking the high-anxiety fun of an exciting roguelite, stirring in classic tower defence, and adding a healthy dollop of creative city-building and tile placement, Hexguardian drops players into its uniquely modular, hexagon-shaped world, featuring an eye-pleasing fantasy art style across multiple biomes.   

Intrepid players will expand their kingdom while simultaneously protecting their beloved realm from wave upon wave of enemies arriving by land and sea. To do so, they will shape terrain to their will, strategically place brave defenders, and create battle-ready towers to safeguard the denizens of their growing domain.

Hexguardian is now available on Steam for £9.99 / $11.99 / €11.79. Be sure to add this relentless roguelite to your library today!

About Yogscast Games

Yogscast Games was established in 2017, with a simple goal: to work with small teams to develop and publish games which are as fun to watch as they are to play. Its most recent releases have included poker-powered deckbuilding game ‘Aces & Adventures’, the wickedly amoral ‘Trolley Problem, Inc.’ and the wildly successful restaurant management roguelike ‘PlateUp!’ which recently passed 1.5m Steam units sold.

About Split Second Games

Split Second Games is a small game studio dedicated to developing fun and innovative strategy games. We are currently working on a roguelite tower defence game named Hexguardian.

Tuesday, 7 May kicks off a new, oversized PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup! From that day* PlayStation Plus members will have four new titles available to add to their game libraries. Match up against the world’s best on the pitch of EA Sports FC 24, master the art of platforming precision with Ghostrunner 2, embark on an unforgettable puzzle adventure in Tunic, and continue your fight against the Darkness in Destiny 2: Lightfall. All these will be available from Tuesday, 7 May**. 

Let’s take a closer look at each game.

EA Sports FC 24 Standard Edition | PS4, PS5

EA Sports FC 24 marks the beginning of the future of football. Built on innovation and authenticity, feel closer to the game in the most true-to-football experience yet with the best players from the biggest clubs, leagues, and competitions around the globe. Experience unparalleled realism in every match thanks to three cutting-edge technologies: HyperMotionV, PlayStyles optimised by Opta, and the enhanced Frostbite Engine. With more than 19,000 fully licensed players, 700 teams, and 30 leagues including the men’s and women’s UEFA Champions League, EA Sports FC 24 brings unrivalled authenticity to the pitch.

Ghostrunner 2 | PS5

Survive a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk future in this intense and immersive first-person experience, which builds on the fast-paced action of the original. As before, it’s a one-hit kill scenario: fight through enemies without taking damage yourself. But in this sequel, there are numerous combat improvements, non-linear levels with complex motorbike sections and exciting new modes. Your new skills allow you to be more creative and take on even the most demanding encounters with greater accessibility… however, your foes behave uniquely depending on the skills used on them, providing a fresh challenge with each encounter.

Tunic | PS4, PS5

Explore a hostile and intricately-connected world of shady forests, sprawling ruins, and labyrinthine catacombs in this stylish isometric adventure. Discover hidden treasures and secret techniques to help you on your way. Clash with colossal beasts and smaller enemies deep beneath the earth, high above the clouds and in places stranger still. All will test your knowledge of technical combat as you courageously dodge, block, parry and strike to conquer them. Collect the missing manual pages, bursting with hints and original full-color illustrations.

Destiny 2: Lightfall*** | PS4, PS5

This Destiny 2 expansion takes Guardians to Neptune to discover a neon metropolis unlike anything you’ve explored in Destiny 2 before. Meet the Cloud Striders, join the fight against the Shadow Legion, and prevent devastation in the technologically advanced secret city of Neomuna. Arm yourself with new rewards and unlock new Dark powers with the new Strand subclass: flow through the city with newfound speed as you grapple from building to building. Every class can tap into this new element, but it’s up to you to create the perfect build.

The EA Sports FC 24 Ultimate Team Starter Pack

PlayStation Plus members can also kickstart their Football Ultimate Team experience or build up their existing squad with the PlayStation Plus Football Ultimate Team Starter Pack. This pack includes 11 untradeable players rated 82 or above, alongside one of football’s all-time greats as an ICON Loan Player Pick for seven games.

You’ll be able to find and download this bundle in addition to the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup on PlayStation Store. Download EA Sports FC 24 from PlayStation Store to access. Once downloaded, the bundle’s contents will be available in-game immediately.

Last chance to download April’s games

PlayStation members have until Monday, 6 May to add Immortals of Aveum, Minecraft Legends and Skul: The Hero Slayer to their game libraries.

To learn more about the full line up visit the PlayStation Blog. 

For the latest PlayStation news, follow PlayStation Australia on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. 

Highlights:

• Main characters Misaka Mikoto, Shokuhou Misaki and Saten Ruiko from popular fantasy anime “A Certain Scientific Railgun T” arrive in Blue Archive
• Latest event story “A Certain Scientific Record of Youth” is live
• Players can receive 600 bonus Pyroxenes and 3-star furniture from special login event

SEOUL – May 1, 2024 – Beloved tactical RPG Blue Archive is teaming up with popular anime series “A Certain Scientific Railgun T,” for an exhilarating collaboration and a brand-new event story. The new narrative, “A Certain Scientific Record of Youth,” unfolds as worlds collide with players meeting and recruiting the main characters of the manga-based show, Misaka Mikoto, Shokuhou Misaki and Saten Ruiko, and ultimately helping them return to their own world.

Featuring tactical combat and a charismatic bunch of characters, NEXON Korea Corp.’s Blue Archive has players taking on the role of Sensei as they rally a diverse group of students to fend off enigmatic threats looming over the academy city of Kivotos. As the story progresses, fresh faces will join the ranks for players to recruit, offering tactical gameplay and heartfelt storylines as the journey progresses.

In “A Certain Scientific Record of Youth,” Sensei’s break from Schale, the organization where he works, is interrupted as he hears students from another world, including Misaka Mikoto and Shokuhou Misaki, have fainted in the Ruins within Kivotos, Blue Archive’s Academy City. Taking matters into his own hands, Sensei cuts his vacation short to help return these mysterious characters back to their original universe of “A Certain Scientific Railgun T.” Upon completing the first episode, “Behind Road 73,” players can obtain Saten Ruiko, whose exquisite intuition aids in problem solving and finding crucial clues.

Misaka Mikoto and Shokuhou Misaki, hailing from the “A Certain Scientific Railgun T” anime, can also be recruited, and each pack powerful abilities:

• Misaka Mikoto – As one of the strongest “espers” in the original Japanese show, Misaka Mikoto uses her supernatural powers to freely control electricity. In Blue Archive, she is a Piercing-type Striker whose EX Skill allows her to deal brutal damage in a straight line proportional to her ATK.
• Shokuhou Misaki – In her original anime universe, Shokuhou Misaki packs psychic abilities that allow her to control the minds of others. Here in the Blue Archive universe, she is an Explosive-type Striker with an EX Skill that deals damage proportional to her ATK. She also inflicts confusion to target enemies for up to seven seconds, as well as an additional two enemies closest to the main target in a circular area.

Adding to the excitement of the “A Certain Scientific Railgun T” collaboration, Nexon is also holding a celebratory event until 1:59 a.m. UTC on Tuesday, May 14 where players can log in to claim 100 Pyroxenes every day and claim the 3-star furniture, “Momo Friends Merch Kiosk” on the seventh day.

Players can download Blue Archive for free on Google Play, App Store and Galaxy Store. For more information about Blue Archive, players can visit the official communities and the links below:

About NEXON Co., Ltd.

Founded in 1994, NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO) is a company engaged in the production, development and operation of online games and Virtual Worlds. First listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2011, Nexon was placed on JPX400 in 2015 and added to the Nikkei Stock Index 300 in 2017. In 2020, Nexon was added to the Nikkei 225. Nexon currently has more than 45 live games in more than 190 countries on PC, console, and mobile. Major game franchises include MapleStory, KartRider and Dungeon&Fighter. In 2021, Nexon completed the acquisition of Embark Studios AB, a company based in Stockholm, Sweden, developing multiple projects for global release.

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Beyond the Depth, a new Theme World, is available now for Park Beyond, the theme park management simulation game with a unique twist. Beyond the Depth is part of the Annual Pass and can also be purchased separately.

Inspired by Greek mythology and water monsters, this new Theme World adds two new maps to create crazy parks in, new rides, impossifications, animators and more than 250 decoration items allowing players to create a whole matching section to their parks.

Watch the rides in action below

Along with this release, Park Beyond receives an update including a new type of tracks: the log flume tracks. Those are a landmark of theme parks everywhere in the world and are designed specifically for the visitor’s pressing splashing needs, making it a perfect addition to any park!

Park Beyond is available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. 

For more information about Park Beyond and other titles from Bandai Namco Europe please visit https://www.bandainamcoent.eu, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok.  Join the conversation on X.